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The Holyhead Road: The Mail-coach Road to Dublin. Vol. 1

By Charles G. Harper
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The work surveys an old mail-coach highway across England, combining travel memoir, historical sketch, and topographical description; it follows the road's route, notes towns and coaching inns, recounts changes brought by improved roads and railways, records anecdotes of coaches, snowstorms, and road-life, and illustrates scenery and antiquities with period prints and drawings. It balances practical route descriptions with reflections on social and technological change, emphasizing landscape variety from pastoral lowlands to rugged northwestern country, and evokes the vanished culture of stagecoach travel while documenting surviving monuments, tolls, and local customs.

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Charles G. Harper

Charles G. Harper was a prolific English author and illustrator known for his works that explore the history and culture of travel in Britain. His notable titles include "Cycle Rides Round London" and "From Paddington to Penzance," which reflect his passion for the English landscape and its historical narratives. Harper's writing often combines vivid descriptions with a sense of adventure, making his travelogues both informative and engaging. He also contributed to the genre of picturesque biographies with works like "Half-hours with the Highwaymen," showcasing his interest in the colorful characters of British history. His diverse body of work continues to be appreciated for its charm and historical insight.

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